Job Introduction
Join our friendly team as a General Registered Nurse at CRG Medical Services based in HMP Prison, Chelmsford.
Playing an integral role within our prison service, which aims to ensure primary care is at the heart of our everyday role, working as part of a team delivering care to patients both within the Healthcare Centre and on the Wings / House blocks within the prison environment.
You will work 2 week fixed rota pattern based on 12 hour days.
Main Responsibility
- To provide primary care services including the assessment of self-harming and serious injury. Some of those patients will also be suffering with mental health and substance misuse issues
- This role works as part of a team delivering care to patients both within the Healthcare Centre and on the Wings / House blocks within the prison environment.
- The role requires autonomous function and within the scope of competency, whilst being a support and resource to less experienced members of staff.
- Assess patients, plan their care, administer treatment and discharge or refer them as appropriate to other healthcare professionals or external agencies.
- Assess prisoner’s fitness for detention, release or transfer.
- Assess and refer to the correct team for alcohol and drug intoxication and withdrawal.
- Carry out first reception screening which is a clinical assessment when a person enters the prison. You must have the confidence to make appropriate recommendations on prisoner care and ensure appropriate referrals are made to keep the men safe.
- Make and maintain complete and accurate clinical records.
- Be responsible for the Emergency response radios and when allocated, attend all emergency calls on shift and be able to make rapid clinical decisions
- To partake in clinical consultations within the enhanced care unit
- Undertake and support in clinical audits
- Remain professional and unbiased to all in your care.
The Ideal Candidate
Person Specification
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
- Ability to build and develop relationships
- Must be confident and capable of autonomous practice and able to work independently
- To act as a patients advocate in a non-judgemental manner
- We accept newly qualified nurses under preceptorship – Starting salary £30,000
Essential Experience / Qualifications
- Registered Nurse - Registered General Nurse or Registered Primary care Adult Nurse (RGN) with active PIN
- All candidates are subject to prison vetting checks
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multi professional team within a fast-paced environment
Package Description
You will feel valued as a registered General Nurse at CRG Medical Services receiving access to rewards and benefits including;
- Free DBS
- Support with the revalidation for Nurses
- Additional funded training opportunities available upon application
- £100 a month (pro rata) towards your parking at the prison
- Refer a friend scheme worth £250
About the Company
We have experience delivering solutions for Police Forces, ranging from some of the most rural areas in the country to heavily urbanised populations.
We work closely with our police partners and other stakeholders across the secure healthcare market to provide high quality, innovative solutions in this challenging environment.
Our work allows us to help some of the most vulnerable members of society, reaching a number of patients who may otherwise receive no professional healthcare support.
